How-To Measure
Measure your DIY kitchen like a professional today!
One of the most important stages of planning is accurately measuring your room. We suggest you measure twice before you start your design. Measure your space for the first time, then measure again to check your sizes. If you want to go the extra step, then it's also a good idea to measure your space for the third time – just before placing your order.
How-To Measure Your Space
Sketch the outline of your floor plan
Start by sketching the shape of your space on paper – it doesn't need to be to scale at this stage. Just capture the basic layout of your room.
📐 Critical Details to Include:
- Measure the height from floor to ceiling and note it on your plan
- Include all walls and note the overall room dimensions
- Sketch corners, angles, and any unique room features
- Mark the room orientation (which way is north, if relevant)
Add windows, doorways, nib walls and other obstructions
Measure and mark all permanent fixtures and obstructions that will affect your cabinetry placement.
📏 What to Measure:
- Width and height of all windows and doors
- Distance from floor to bottom of windows
- Distance from ceiling to top of windows
- Distance from corners to door frames
- Nib walls, pillars, and structural columns
- Air conditioning units or vents
- Any other permanent obstructions
Add electrical and plumbing locations
Accurately document the location of all electrical and plumbing points. This is crucial for proper installation planning.
⚡ Electrical Points:
- Light switches – measure height from floor and distance to nearest wall
- Power points – note exact positions for all outlets
- Existing appliance locations (oven, cooktop, rangehood)
💧 Plumbing & Gas:
- Water inlet locations (hot and cold)
- Drainage points
- Gas line locations
- Measure height from floor and distance to nearest wall for all points
That's the measuring done!
Now you're ready to start your design.